Behavioural adaptation of drivers to warning and tutoring messages: results from an on-the-road and simulator test Online publication date: Tue, 18-Jun-2013
by Dick De Waard, Karel A. Brookhuis
International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS), Vol. 4, No. 2/3/4, 1997
Abstract: Drivers' reactions to warning and tutoring messages, triggered by violations or unsafe behaviour, were studied. Tests were carried out in an instrumented vehicle on the road, as well as in an advanced driving simulator. Information regarding local restrictions entered the vehicle at the moment of passing traffic signs through microwave communication. Compared with a control group of drivers who had only received the instruction that their behaviour would be monitored, the experimental group showed the largest increase in law compliance in the condition where auditory feedback was given. Speed limit violations, following of lead cars at short headways and stop violations were significantly reduced in number and extent. Mental workload, however, as measured using a uni-dimensional scale, was increased in the case of tutoring. Ratings of acceptance collected after the test rides showed that the drivers considered the system supportive, but their evaluation of comfort was negative.
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:
Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.
If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com
Our Blog 
Follow us on Twitter 
Visit us on Facebook